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Are you majoring in the humanities field? Do you want to get good grades in your arts and humanities classes? If you’re taking an arts or humanities class such as English or design, you might need to change your study habits. As Cal Newport says in How to Become a Straight-A Student, studying for a humanities course is different than studying for a STEM course. Read below how to pass your arts and humanities classes with the best grades.
What’s first-principles thinking? How can it help you think for yourself and more effectively? In The Great Mental Models Volume 1, Shane Parrish and Rhiannon Beaubien discuss how and why to think with mental models. Thinking from first principles is one of their foundational models. Read more to learn what first-principles thinking is and how to apply it in your own life.
Do you have a big exam coming up? Do you need advice on how to prepare for tests? In How to Become a Straight-A Student, Cal Newport presents a step-by-step system for ensuring you get the best grades possible on any exam. Plus, he gives tips on how to take tests efficiently. Continue reading for tips on studying for tests.
Are you wondering how to write a critical essay? What’s the difference between a research paper and a critical essay? In How to Become a Straight-A Student, Cal Newport gives tips and tricks on acing your college courses. One thing many students struggle with is writing a critical analysis essay. Keep reading to learn how to write a critical essay to get the best grade possible.
What are mental models? Can they actually help you in life in a practical way? In our unpredictable and competitive world, your ability to make good decisions has an exceptional impact on your success in life and work. Fortunately, you can become a skilled decision maker by using mental models. Keep reading to understand how these powerful thinking tools equip you to cut through complexity and understand the world.
What are some examples of rewards and punishments for children? Is a reward and punishment system healthy for kids? What is an effective alternative? Author Alfie Kohn says parents who mainly focus on whether or not a child is being good or bad are creating a system of rewards and punishments with potentially harmful effects on children. In Unconditional Parenting, Kohn gives examples of rewards and punishments, including why they don’t work and some alternatives. Keep reading for Kohn’s examples of rewards and punishments and what parents can do differently.
How are feelings and emotions psychologically different? How do experts explain this difference? Neuroscientist and psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett wrote the book How Emotions Are Made after years of psychological research. Feelings and emotions are two distinct concepts, according to Barrett, and understanding the difference could help you feel better, mentally and physically. Keep reading for Barrett’s explanation of why feelings and emotions are psychologically different.
Why is promoting independence in early childhood important? What are some effective ways to promote independence? Author Alfie Kohn created his unconditional parenting technique to teach parents how unconditional acceptance leads to more emotionally stable children. While this technique is more demanding than traditional parenting, Kohn says your investment will promote independence in early childhood. Read on to learn Kohn’s two ways to promote independence in early childhood.
What is most important for first-time parents to know? What advice can you learn from research in parenting? As a first-time parent, you might feel overwhelmed by the amount of parenting advice available to you. However, author Alfie Kohn’s Unconditional Parenting book takes a simple approach to effective parenting: showing your children unconditional support, acceptance, and understanding. If you’re a first-time parent looking for proven advice, keep reading to learn Kohn’s unconditional parenting technique.
What is knowledge overload? Is there too much information for our brains to handle? In Stolen Focus, Johann Hari identifies seven factors that are contributing to the attention crisis. The sixth factor is knowledge overload, which makes it difficult to focus long enough to process what we’re seeing and hearing. Keep reading to learn why too much information can actually be hurting you.